AT&T announced FlexWare solution with a new device option, enhanced feature functionality and expanded global availability.
AT&T FlexWare, claiming to offer flexibility and increased network control, was formerly called AT&T Network Functions on Demand, and is available globally via the AT&T Network on Demand platform.
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Multiple virtual network functions can be (VNFs) set up like router and a firewall, on a single FlexWare device with option for deployment in different countries with this announced solution.
Also, network functions can be managed via an easy-to-use online portal, to cut costs, deploy fast and manage better, claims the company.
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And, the ecosystem of virtualized applications and devices can be tailored to businesses of all sizes and is modular, allowing mix and match of FlexWare devices and applications to address the needs of their various global locations with simple technical refresh cycles.
Also introduced with the solution was the next-generation security platform from Palo Alto Networks.
AT&T, with networking infrastructure in more than 150 countries and territories, conveyed that it has applied its software-defined network technology behind the AT&T Network on Demand platform, cutting down order time, simplifying network operations and improving total cost of ownership.
AT&T conveyed that with this service the customer can make a base from its flexible services, further varying it as per timely user needs.
AT&T Network on Demand solutions has 1,700 businesses across multiple industries, being launched in 2015.
AT&T, with a Capex of $5.6 billion in the second quarter of 2016, also reported a profit of $3.4 billion in Q2 2016 against $3.1 billion.
Also, AT&T announced plans to cut down capex by investing $3 billion in virtualized network with software, backed by its previous investments in SDN and standardized hardware with open-source.
AT&T, with an aim of 30 percent network virtualization in 2016, has been ordered recently to pay $450,000 towards settlement with FCC after running illegal wireless services for 3-4 years.
